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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What signals that the royal siblings are safe?

2. What is the name of the baby being rescued from the mansion?

3. Who hears the sounds of mourning while talking?

4. Who bristles at the idea of marriage to the legendary Greek hero?

5. Who goes to the Greek camp to get the body of the slain warrior?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is the child of Agamemnon sacrificed?

2. Why does Achilles refuse to fight?

3. What eventually happens to Helenus?

4. Why do the Trojans break down the city walls?

5. What does Cassandra see when she enters the royal mansion?

6. What is the immediate repercussion of Patroclus' death?

7. How is Helen able to recognize Achilles?

8. How does Helen survive after the war?

9. Which main character reveals a deceptive side?

10. What does Helenus reveal to his sibling about the horse?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The point of view in the story is generally that of Helen, Cassandra, or other women but sometimes shifts to other characters. Give an examples of where it shifts and how that affects the telling of the story.

Essay Topic 2

Both Helen and Penelope are important female characters in the beginning of the book.

Part 1) What is their relationship? How do they co-exist and how do they interact? What is similar about them and what is different?

Part 2) What are some events that Penelope has a direct influence upon? What are some events that Helen has a direct influence upon?

Part 3) Which character wields more influence in society? Which one is stronger and why?

Essay Topic 3

Throughout the story, there are numerous references to seeking revenge. Choose two examples and explain the point of view of the avenger.

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